At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
West Iredell Middle: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 597
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about West Iredell Middle
West Iredell Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Statesville. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Iredell-Statesville Schools. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Iredell Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.67 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.67
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.51
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.7%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black12.1%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iredell-Statesville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakwood Middle IB School
Middle · Grades 06–08
516 reported students
Lakeshore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
531 reported students
North Iredell Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
556 reported students
Troutman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
470 reported students
Woodland Heights Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
581 reported students
Third Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
402 reported students
Public schools near West Iredell Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Iredell High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 767 | 0.6 mi |
| Celeste Henkel Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 558 | 2.2 mi |
| Oakwood Middle IB School Middle · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 06–08 | 516 | 6.4 mi |
| River Bend Middle Middle · Catawba County Schools | 07–08 | 450 | 7.6 mi |
| Third Creek Middle Middle · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 06–08 | 402 | 7.7 mi |
| Troutman Middle Middle · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 06–08 | 470 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Iredell Middle
What grades does West Iredell Middle serve?
West Iredell Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Iredell-Statesville Schools.
How many students attend West Iredell Middle?
West Iredell Middle reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 597 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Iredell Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 521 students and 27.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Iredell Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Iredell Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iredell-Statesville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Iredell Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Iredell Middle in?
West Iredell Middle is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools, based in Statesville, NC, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Iredell Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Iredell High (0.6 mi), Celeste Henkel Elementary (2.2 mi), Oakwood Middle IB School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.